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Release Year2016
Runtime0h 45m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes4
DirectorShawn Welling
WritersMiriam Esther Goldman, Nathan Carliner Goldman
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Blimp Trap
About The Blimp Trap
Nine-year-old Harwood isn't like other boys in 1977 Texas. After losing his brother in a tragic car crash, his mother takes up drinking, and Harwood finds comfort in his best friend -- fellow-nine-year-old Billy, the mentally-handicapped girl from down the street. Together, they watch the famous blimp fly overhead, and craft a "blimp trap" to catch it for their very own. They're teased for their special game, and their friendship, until one day, something miraculous happens.
Directed by Shawn Welling, The Blimp Trap leans on a strong ensemble — Isabella Blake-Thomas, Blaze Tucker, Bob Boudreaux — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2016.
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